Mar 13, 2014 2:31 PM

Our 6 year old son found this bone on Sunday 9th March in a rock pool on the beach at Petts Level. It looks like a spinal bone but not sure if it is animal or human. It measures approx 6-8 cm. We would be really interested to have it identified.

Many thanks.

Message was edited by: micky - I have added additional photos with a ruler. Thanks.

First of all this is not human. It is a lumbar vertebra from a mammal. The size would give an indication of possible species. If you photograph it with a ruler and post the new photo I am sure someone would have a go at narrowing it further.